Santiago Rodríguez,formerly (until 1936) Sabanetacity, capital of Santiago Rodríguez province, northwestern Dominican Republic, on the northern slopes of the Cordillera Central. It was called Sabaneta until 1936, and it was named capital of the newly created province in 1951.The city serves as a commercial centre for the region, dealing principally in tobacco, beeswax, timber, and hides. The city It can be reached by secondary highway from Mao and Dajabón. Pop. (19812002) 9,170urban area, 16,270.